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A fire broke out early Tuesday in the burns ward of Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru, likely due to a short circuit. All 26 inpatients were safely evacuated. The incident follows a series of recent fatal fire accidents in the city

While AM Green did not give the value of the transaction, Orix said the transfer price is USD 1.282 billion(S)

All 337 tons of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal have been incinerated at a facility in Pithampur, following court orders. Officials confirmed emissions remained within limits and no health or environmental risks were reported

A major upgrade to the Passenger Reservation System will also increase booking capacity, with Tatkal ticket authentication becoming mandatory from July 1 onwards

The ambush took place near Mongjang village around 2 pm when the victims were travelling in a car

The Centre and LIC together own nearly 95 per cent of the bank, and of this, 60.72 per cent is up for sale as part of the the government’s ongoing disinvestment plan

The ‘One Nation, One-Tax’ was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 1, 2017

Simran, a 24-year-old Indian woman, went missing in New Jersey shortly after arriving for an arranged marriage. Police say she was last seen on June 20 and may not have planned to marry. Authorities are investigating and unable to reach her family

Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, has been appointed Executive Director of Reliance Industries. He will earn ₹10–20 crore annually plus profit-based incentives and perks. The move is part of a succession strategy involving all three Ambani siblings

India firmly rejected Pakistan Army's accusation linking it to the deadly Waziristan suicide bombing that killed 13 soldiers. The attack was claimed by a TTP-linked group. The MEA condemned the baseless blame amid worsening security in Pakistan’s tribal regions

Speculation over leadership change in Karnataka reignites as Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain claims DK Shivakumar may become CM within three months. Amid hints of major political shifts, he affirms the Congress high command will decide at the right time

India’s USD 900 billion retail sector is showing signs of recovery, with 7 per cent sales growth in May 2025, according to RAI. Quick service restaurants and consumer durables led the rise. The industry expects 9–10 per cent growth as festive spending strengthens

A rape case in Kolkata has triggered a bitter feud in Trinamool Congress, with MP Kalyan Banerjee rebelling against the party's stance and clashing publicly with fellow MP Mahua Moitra, exposing deep divisions and sharp personal attacks within the party

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to attend the 11th convocation of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly on June 30. The event will also be attended by CM Yogi Adityanath, Union ministers, and governors amid tight security arrangements

China has mandated special export licences for seven rare earth elements and related magnets. The country controls over 90 per cent of the global processing capacity for magnets, used across sectors, including automobiles, home appliances and clean energy

Kerala's Education Minister defended introducing Zumba in schools amid religious opposition, stressing it's part of an anti-drug drive to boost student wellness. He warned against communalising education and reaffirmed the government’s authority over school activities while remaining open to discussion.

India’s booming automobile sector, contributing over 7 per cent to GDP, is key to its $5 trillion economy goal. With strong policy support, EV adoption, and local manufacturing growth, it reflects India’s rise in global auto production and clean-tech innovation

India's cement sector recorded 39.6 million MT production in May 2025, marking 9% YoY growth. ICRA projects continued demand from housing and infrastructure, forecasting 6–7% growth in FY26 and improving operating margins across cement firms

Indian IT giants are shifting focus from general digital services to AI integration. Rather than building AI models, they aim to lead in applying AI across businesses, investing in employee upskilling, partnerships, and innovation labs to drive enterprise-wide AI adoption

Atop the ISS, PM Modi hailed astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s voyage as a defining moment for India’s space ambitions. Shukla, aboard mission Axiom‑4, described life in microgravity. The interaction reinvigorates goals like Mission Gaganyaan and culminates in celebratory chants above Earth